Research Publication: Proteomics

Co-corresponding author Jun Qu

To explore the proteomics of the SLOS rat model, the UB researchers, led by co-corresponding author Jun Qu, associate professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the Department of Ophthalmology, used ion-current-based proteomic profiling, a relatively new and sophisticated methodology for studying proteins.

“This paper demonstrates that ion-current-based proteomic profiling is superior to conventional methods and could be broadly applicable to more common diseases, such as diabetes, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer’s disease and age-related macular degeneration,” says Fliesler.

Proteomic profiling is a method of studying differences in protein expression. Qu’s lab is one of the national leaders in proteomic profiling on a large scale. The sophisticated methodology he and colleagues have developed was a key factor in the success of this research. The technique provides coverage for many more proteins than conventional techniques, especially for numerous membrane-associated retina proteins.